Alana Waikiki Hotel, 1956 Ala Moana, 941-7275. "An Eye on You," photography presented by Expressions in Art, opens Saturday. Show continues through June 22.

Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8700. "Windows on Enchantment" leads the way into the world of children's book illustration, Saturday through July 16. The exhibit's focus is on knights and ladies, dragons, wizards, medieval legends and Arthurian tales. Featured artist is Trina Schart Hyman, recipient of the Caldecott Medal and Honor awards.

"Samurai Warriors," an introduction to Japan's tradition of swordsmen who were also poets and artists and administrators of justice, opens Tuesday. With prints

portraying episodes between the 1st and 16th centuries, garb and armor from the early 19th century, arms and other items from medieval Japan. Show continues through Aug. 4.

Pier 10 Showroom, Aloha Tower. "The National Treasures of Thailand," exhibit and sale of rare Thai and southeast Asian sculpture, on view 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Monday. The private collection features more than 900 pieces in bronze, stone and wood, some dating from the 6th century.

Art Plantation, 66-521 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, 637-2343. Pottery by Bob McWilliams on view in May. McWilliams introduces new glazes and "animated" vases.

Arts of Paradise, International Marketplace, 924-2787. "Oils and Clay," paintings and ceramics by Ken Taylor, on view in May.

Boom Gallery, 81 S. Hotel St., Suite 318, 524-8324. Paintings by Jason Teraoka on view through Friday.

Canon Gallery, Ward Plaza, 522-5930. Photography by Gabor Paczolay on view through May 30.

Coffee Time Cafe, 3506 Waialae Ave., Kaimuki. "Little Blue Deluxe (with Kim Chee)," sculpture of glass, metal and found objects by Eric Keala Chun and abstract oil paintings by Gelareh Khoie, through June 22.

Contemporary Museum, 2411 Makiki Heights Drive, 526-0232. "Graveyard Shift," prints and drawings of abandoned cars and trucks by Faith Milnes, on view through July 7. Milnes portrays the old vehicles as metaphors for aging and the slow journey down to an inevitable end. Free admission on the third Thursday of each month. Gallery tours at 1:30 p.m., garden tours by appointment. Call 526-1322.

"India Journey," documentary photography by Barry Chann, 1989 to 1995; "Concentrations 3," paintings, drawings and prints by William T. Wiley; "Invented Realities," a survey of developments in photography from the 1970s to the 1990s; and recent works on paper (paintings and sketches) by John Young; on view through June 9.

Gallery Iolani, Windward Community College, 45-720 Keaahala Road, 235-7346. "Wai'ahole Ho'i Ka Wai," a collaborative photo essay by Anne Kapulani Landgraf and Mark Hamasaki chronicling the water situation in Waiahole valley, on view through June 9.

Hawaii Pacific University Art Gallery, 45-045 Kamehameha Highway, Kaneohe, 233-3167. "Specific Pacific: Paintings about the Ocean" by Alison Manaut, on view through Aug. 9.

Honolulu Academy of Arts, 900 S. Beretania St., 532-8700. "Images of the Ming and Qing Dynasties" examines the possessions of distinct social classes. "Taisho Chic" explores modern influences during Japan's Taisho period. "Spring Blossoms" celebrates the season in Chinese paintings and ceramics over the centuries. Free admission on the first Wednesday of each month.

"East Meets West: Ceramics and Silver from Hawaii Collections," through June 2. Explore cross-cultural influences from as early as the 7th and 8th centuries B.C.

"Hawaii and Its People," art from Hawaii's pictorial heritage, on view through July 21.

Honolulu Hale, 530 S. King St., 527-5666. "Three Artists -- Three Media," watercolors, ceramic sculpture and prints by, respectively, Wendell Davenport, Carl Fieber and Shirley Hasenyager, on view through June 5.

The Mayor's Memorial Day poster contest is on view on the third floor through Tuesday.

Honolulu Zoo Fence, Monsarrat Avenue. Paintings by local artists on view 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, 45-680 Luluku Road, Kaneohe, 233-7323. "Aloha Ho'omaluhia XII," featuring Anne Bush, Peter Chamberlain, Debra Drexler, Toni Martin, Shuzo Uemoto, Karen White and other artists, through Tuesday. Works in various media address people's paradoxical attitudes toward the beauty and spirit of the land.

Kalana O Maui Building, 200 S. High St., Wailuku, Maui. "For Women Only," works by Jackie Pias Carlin exploring her spirituality and emotions, part of the Mayor's Invitational Art Exhibit, on view on the ninth floor through July 12.

Ko'olau Gallery, Windward Mall, 247-0709. Oil pastels and acrylics by Brenda Cablayan, on view through May 30.

Ramsay Galleries, 1128 Smith St., 537-2787. "Night Growth," drawings and sculptures by Kathy Tosh, on view in May.

University of Hawaii Art Gallery, Art Building, 2535 The Mall, 956-6888. Undergraduate Exhibition on view through Friday.

University of Hawaii Commons Gallery, Art Building, 2535 The Mall, 956-6888. "Migration," a thesis exhibition of sculpture by Lynn C. Weiler, on view through Friday. Weiler examines our views of gender roles in Western society and birds through screen prints and sculpture.

Waikiki Gallery at the Aston Park Shore Hotel, 595-2399. Paintings by Juanita Kenda and Louis Pohl, on view through June. Five percent of sales support ArCH, which will provide a calendar of arts and culture events online and in a monthly newsletter.

Wyland Galleries, 676-7498. Walfrido visits Maui Friday through Sunday and Kauai May 31 and June 1. The artist is known for his oil paintings of lava flows, sea caves and crashing waves.

Lauhala festival: Weaving workshops, talk story and craft sales are offered daily through Saturday at the Keauhou Beach Hotel, Kailua-Kona. Master weavers attending include Elizabeth Lee, Peter Park, Minnie Ka'awaloa, Elizabeth Akana and Frank Masagatani. Registration $60; includes welcome dinner and luau. Call 325-5592, Big Island.

Hawaiian feather craft: Leianne Weaver of Waimanalo demonstrates feather work and lei making at a hat party 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Coconut Grove General Store, Kailua. Free. Call 262-0020.

Silver clay and cloisonne enamel: Kazuko Inomata leads a five-day workshop in shippo, or Japanese enameling, and demonstrates the use of a new Japanese material that emerges as silver when fired, beginning Saturday at the Academy Art Center. Costs $150 plus $50 materials. Call 532-8741.

Landscape and nature photography: Intensive course with George Y.F. Chan, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 28 through July 2. Costs $35. Call the Leisure Programs at UH-Manoa at 956-6468. A second class begins July 9.

Chan's "Fool-Proof Camera" class helps amateurs improve their photo skills, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 30 through June 27. Costs $35. A second class begins July 11.

Art for young people: The Academy Art Center offers classes for kindergarten through 12th grade, beginning June 18. Call 532-8741.

Raku Ho'olaule'a: Registration forms available for the Hawaii Craftsmen's beach firing and juried exhibit of pottery Tuesday through June 2. Robert Sunday is the guest artist and juror. Call 596-8128 or 671-8344.

"Woods of Hawai'i": The Hawaii Forest Industry Association is taking applications from Hawaii woodworkers through June 1 for its fourth annual competition and exhibit. For entry form, call Lin Butts at 239-5563. Pieces must be submitted by Sept. 3. Show will be Sept. 7 through 15 at Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 10.

Arts Hawaii Festival: Visual and performing artists and musicians needed for the festival Aug. 17 and 18 at Thomas Square. Jurying for the craft fair will be June 9. For an application form, call DBEDT at 587-2767.

International book arts exhibition: The Honolulu Printmakers invites artists to explore the traditional book, which allows people "to interact directly, turning the page." Enter July 1 through 6; show will be juried by Hedi Kyle. For prospectus, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Turning the Page exhibition, Honolulu Printmakers, 1111 Victoria St., Honolulu 96814. Or call 536-5507.

The UH Summer Session offers a three-week workshop on innovative book structures with Hedi Kyle, June 24 through July 12. Call 956-7221.

"Kites and Umbrella" show: Two- and three-dimensional works in all media may be submitted for a juried art show in July. Call John at Expressions in Art at 597-8108.

Shoebox sculpture: Sculpture in any media that fits in a standard-size shoebox is the focus of the UH Art Gallery's traveling exhibition. No entry fee; deadline is Sept. 6. For prospectus write to: Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition, University of Hawaii Art Gallery, Honolulu 96822. Or call 956-6888, or e-mail: gallery@hawaii.edu. The gallery's show will be in March and April 1997.

Politics and the homeless: Call for artists from Gallery on the Pali for "Political Statements in Art" and "Homeless Awareness" exhibits. For "Political," call 526-1191; "Homeless," 842-0505 or 526-1191.

Artistic Endeavors: Jim Franklin is forming a group of artists and crafters to fill 22,000 square feet of studio and show space, and to provide on-site services such as framing and printing. Call 988-1167.